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direct to your inboxLast week marked the one-year anniversary since the first coronavirus death was reported in the UK.Just days after it was reported, tragedy struck closer to home as the first Covid-related death was recorded in Greater Manchester.Since that first death, we have pledged to pay tribute to the people in our region who have lost their lives to the disease. The M.E.N has published countless tributes from families in our Loved and Lost series.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's biggest concern at Manchester United is the team's defence. Despite United 's undeniable progress this season, the back four has still come under the spotlight, with the central defensive partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof raising questions.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe it won't be long before Hannibal makes his first-team debut. It was announced on Monday that Hannibal had committed his future to United after putting pen to paper on a new long-term contract.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United hope to have David de Gea, Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial back for their Europa League last-16 second-leg vs AC Milan.United are set to be greatly boosted as they travel to Italy in midweek for the second-leg of their last 16 tie having drawn 1-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday night.Solskjaer's side prepared for a crucial week in their season with a 1-0 win over West Ham and the United manager is hoping to

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville doesn't believe the appointment of John Murtough as football director will affect Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League title.The club announced that Murtough, who has been at Old Trafford since 2013, is their new football director, with Darren Fletcher moving from a first-team coach to technical director as part of an internal backroom restructure.

direct to your inboxThe use of coronavirus testing in schools could be behind rises in infection rates in five areas of Greater Manchester, the latest figures suggest.Figures from Public Health England show that cases rose by 19 per cent in Tameside and 18 per cent in Oldham in comparison to the figure a week ago, with smaller increases in Salford, Stockport and Trafford.Cases fell in the other five boroughs, with the largest decrease being 25 per cent in Bury.Statistics show that there were

direct to your inboxFor many of us, today will be a very different Mother's Day.It would usually be a day for visiting our families, enjoying a meal and celebrating with the special women in our lives.But today, due to the coronavirus lockdown rules, most of us will have to spend the occasion away from our mums.In the hope of spreading some love and keeping spirits up, we asked our readers to tell us about the women who are special to them.We asked you to tell us who you are celebrating today.

Cheetham Hill last summer. He returned half-an-hour later with his dad and brother and waited outside.Manchester Crown Court heard that when the newsagent returned to the shop, following a worried call from his wife, Boshaala adopted a ‘fighting stance’ and hit him in the face with a chopstick.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates are continuing to drop in all 10 boroughs across Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.The latest Public Health England data shows that nine boroughs recorded double-digit reduction in infection rates for the week ending March 8 compared to the previous week.Tameside was the only borough which recorded a single-digit reduction in transmission rate.The overall rate for Greater Manchester now stands at 89.9 per 100,000 population.This is higher

direct to your inboxManchester United Women boss Casey Stoney believes captain Katie Zelem is beginning to demonstrate her true potential after the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa Women.United put back-to-back defeats behind them to strengthen their hold on third position in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League at Leigh Sports Village.

straight to your inboxManchester City take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday afternoon as they saunter to another Premier League title, but Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn't recognise his team earlier in the season.Man City sit 14 points clear of their rivals. They also have a game-in-hand and are massively strong favourites to win their third league title in four years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inboxFor the first time this season, Pep Guardiola will have a fully fit Manchester City squad to choose from, just in time for the derby with Manchester United.Guardiola confirmed that Nathan Ake has resumed full training and reacted well after a longer-than-expected recovery from a muscular injury. The versatile defender is now in contention to be involved in a matchday squad again as City prepare for the visit of second placed United.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

direct to your inbox Bolton continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhen the going got tough Manchester United stopped going for it. They had to win all three consecutive away fixtures if they were to make a fist of it in the Premier League and they have lost their nerve again.

coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

direct to your inboxLucy Mecklenburgh has shared her surprise after fiance Ryan Thomas bought a new home in Manchester for them. Lucy, 29, was thrilled when her man picked a home for them on his own.

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